Description

John Watson Davis Original Book Illustration Art Signed
"J. Watson Davis", one page, 6.8" x 11", np, nd. John W.
Davis worked for over half a century as an illustrator; he did
numerous religious additions, Zane Grey novels, editions of
Sherlock Holmes, and Bluebeard. Davis' best work were
the religious pieces he did depicting missionaries, and other
subjects pertaining to Christianity. This particular piece is from
the book, The Prince of the House of David. It appears on
page 10; and as a bonus to the buyer, an actual copy of this book
comes with the original art! The art is inscribed as: "The
Prince of the House of David - Page 10 - I stood with my hands
crossed upon my bosom and my head reverently bowed, for in the
absence of man and his voice I believed angels were all around in
heavenly hosts, the guardian armies of this wondrous city of David
-". The drawing has been done in lovely contrasting shades of
black ink with very light white enhancements on the suns rays and
the figure with clasped hands. It is in very good condition; holes
on all four corners from tacks or pushpins; light overall soiling;
right corner missing, not affecting picture; light warpage of the
hard card stock backing. The accompanying book is in very fine
condition.

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